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Chatham County Names New Police Chief P.O. Box 486 • Sav.,GA 31402
Chief Jeff Hadley - Newly named Police Chief of the Chatham County Police Department.
The city of Kalamazoo announced Monday that Public Safety Chief Jeff Hadley has accepted the position of chief with the Chatham County Police Department. Hadley has worked
with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety for nine years. He came to that department in June of 2008. Before that, Hadley worked with the Fort Wayne, Indiana police de-
partment. He was there for 14 years from 1994 to 2008. His first law enforcement position was with the Cape Coral, FL Police department. Hadley has both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Indiana Wesleyan University. Both his degrees are in Management. Chief Hadley’s last day in Kalamazoo will be Nov. 22. Chief Jeff Hadley to start new position Dec. 5. The new police department must be operational by Feb. 1, 2018. The Savannah-Chatham police merger will end in February after the Savannah City Council voted unanimously July 21, 2017 to split up the department after negotiations broke down with the county over costs and the findings of a police operations study by Berkshire Advisors.
100th Year Anniversary Celebration Gala of the Frank Callen Boys & Girls Clubs Building Character, Leadership & Great Futures for 100 Years
Jackie Joyner Kersee Guest Speaker
Join the Frank Callen Boys & Girls Clubs as they celebrate 100 Years of Service in Savannah while remembering Frank Callen, the thousands of children that they have served over the years and honor the legacy of those that have come through the doors of
our Club over the last 100 years. They are wrapping up their 100th Year with their 100th Year Anniversary Celebration Gala, featuring guest speaker, gold medal Olympian, and Boys & Girls Club Alumna, the incredible Jackie Joyner Kersee. Savannah’s very own, Lady Mahogany, will M.C. the evening and Teddy Adams will entertain us with his amazing music. Join the Frank Callen children and staff for a wonderful evening with friends and family, on Friday, November 10, 2017, 6:00 pm Reception and 7:00pm Dinner at the The Savannah International Trade Center, Chatham Ballroom A/B, 1 International Drive, Savannah, GA 31412. See you
there! Tickets: $75. For more info visit us at www.bgcsavannah.org or find us on Facebook @fcbgc. Since 1917 the Frank Callen Boys & Girls Clubs have been serving Savannah’s youth and providing a safe place for them to learn and grow. Through life-enhancing and character developing experiences, the Club enables all members to realize their full potential as caring, responsible and productive members of the community. Utilizing the Youth Development Strategy, programs empower youth to have a sense of belonging, sense of influence, sense of competence, and sense of usefulness.
Howard Takes the Reins of Chatham Retired Educators Association (CREA)
Arthur O. Howard
Dr. Connie Cooper
The Chatham Retired (CREA) held the first of its Educators Association regular monthly meetings
for the year on Monday, October 9, 2017, at Carey Hilliard’s Restaurant on Abercorn Street. The reins of leadership have been passed from Dr. Connie Cooper to Arthur O. Howard, our new President for 2017-2018. Under the leadership of Dr. Cooper, the CREA celebrated 45 years of service, and was awarded the “Unit of Distinction”, which is the highest honor given by the Georgia ReSee CREA - Page 3A
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First Female African American CWO-5 in the Information Warfare Community Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kyle Hafer, Navy Recruiting Command
MILLINGTON, Tenn -Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) 5 Valencia Simmons-Fowler is the first African America woman to achieve the highest chief warrant officer rank in the information warfare community, November 3. The Chicago, Illinois native started her Navy career at Recruit Training Command Orlando, Florida in March 1988. From there she attended Cryptologic Technician Collection (CTR) “A” School where she achieved the notable accomplishment of honor graduate. As her list of successes continued, Simmons-Fowler earned the title of chief petty officer in September 2001 while serving aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5). (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kyle Hafer/Released) Later, during her tour at Naval Security Group Activity in Norfolk, Virginia she was selected for the CWO program in 2003, beginning her life as a chief warrant officer. “This was my goal since the beginning of my career,” said Simmons-Fowler. “I have always strived for the next level, the pinnacle profession, and I earned it.” The historic promotion is the result of hard work and dedication that isn’t achieved alone, but with the help of mentors and shipmates along the way. “None of us ever gets here alone,” said Capt. Alonza Ross, the director of enlisted distribution at Navy Personal Command and mentor to Simmons-Fowler. “It takes a lot of support from family, friends and shipmates. I certainly understand how significant this achievement is, and I knew she was capable of doing it.”
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AKA Sponsors United Nations Day Program
United Nations Day: Gamma Sigma Omega members with the Model United Nations panelists and Sol C. Johnson High School, International Baccalaureates students.
On October 24, 2017, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Gamma Sigma Omega Chapter sponsored United Nations Day program for the International Baccalaureate (IB) students at Sol. C. Johnson High School. In 2014, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority began a partnership with the United Nations Association of the USA which empowered them to develop globally focused education programs to generate new “ambassadors” to support the efforts of
the United Nations (UN). United Nations Day was an opportunity to celebrate its creation by familiarizing the IB students with its history and mission. Panelist representing Savannah State University’s Model UN program, Dr. Otilia Iancu, Advisor and Ms. Thalia Kennedy, SSU student and Mr. Nipuna Ambanpola, Founder/Chairman of IVolunteer International from Armstrong State University highlighted the UN experience and evolution. They encouraged the students to
get involved and to explore issues that go “beyond our national borders” by discovering the UN resources for students through the UN website. United Nations Day has been designated as a Community Impact Day of AKA to raise awareness about human rights, justice and equality. For more information about the Model UN program and other UN youth programs, visit www. un.org/en.org/en/sections/ resources-different-audiences/students .